Alicia Catherine Hampshire's Obituary
Alicia Catherine “Cathie” Hampshire, 77, a shining example of warmth and strength, passed away peacefully at her home in Milton, DE, surrounded by her loving family on January 24, 2025, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Cathie was born in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1947, to the late Floy “Tinka” Jenkins and Daniel Robson. She graduated from Regina High School in Adelphi, MD, in 1966. Cathie shared over five decades of love and companionship with her devoted husband, Robert “Bob” Hampshire. They called Calvert County home from 1980 until their move to Delaware in 2006. During her career, she served as a district sales manager, earning respect for her keen insight and mentorship. Later, she became the co-owner of Chesapeake Montessori School in Huntingtown, MD. Her beautiful smile, generous heart, and indomitable spirit will be profoundly missed, leaving behind a legacy of love and perseverance in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her.
In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family, taking vacations to the Outer Banks in NC, boating on her namesake "Alicia Sea," going to the beach, shopping, and listening to Elvis.
Cathie is survived by her husband, Bob; her son, Anthony “Tony” Hampshire (Erin); her daughters, Kristi Nelson (Chris) and Katie Johnson (Guy); her adored grandchildren, Rob, Jake, Dylan, Brody, and Bentley Hampshire, Emily Nelson, and Audrey, Brittany, Tyler, Kaylynn, and Hailey Johnson; as well as her sister, Suzanne Jenkins, and brother, Buddy Robson.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 17th, at the Elks Lodge located at 2 Pythian Dr., Edgewater, MD. Family and friends are invited to begin visiting at 11:00 a.m. Heavy Hors D’oeuvres immediately following service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Cathie’s honor may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice at https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/donations/ or to Parkinson’s Education and Support of Sussex County at https://www.sussexcountyparkinsons.com/donate.
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